Finance & Accounting Team Leader with English

Concentrix; Porto; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global service provider is seeking an experienced Finance & Accounting Team Leader to manage operations in their Shared Services Centre. The role involves leading a team in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Record-to-Report processes, ensuring compliance and enhancing efficiency. Ideal candidates should have 5-7 years in F&A, a Bachelor's degree, strong leadership skills, and fluency in English. This position is full-time based in Porto.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of F&A experience in SSC/GBS or corporate finance.
• At least 2–3 years in a team leader/supervisory role.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, perform, supervise, and mentor a team of F&A specialists.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice processing and reporting.
• Drive process improvements and support career progression.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business

Master’s degree (MBA / CA / CMA)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday)

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Finance & Accounting Team Leader with English at Concentrix — we are looking for an experienced Finance & Accounting (F&A) Team Leader to manage and oversee daily operations within our Shared Services Centre / Finance function. This role involves leading a team of finance professionals primarily across Accounts Receivable (AR/O2C), Accounts Payable (AP), and/or Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. The Team Leader will also drive process improvements, people development, and act as a key point of contact for stakeholders. The role includes functional and managerial responsibilities, with active involvement in operational tasks related to O2C, AP and/or R2R processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, perform, supervise, and mentor a team of F&A specialists, ensuring daily tasks are delivered within agreed SLAs/KPIs.
• Perform and oversee end-to-end F&A operations including AR/O2C, AP, and/or R2R and General Ledger activities (depending on team assignment).
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice processing, payments, collections, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
• Manage escalations, resolve complex queries, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on team performance against defined KPIs and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS / local GAAP, SOX, audit, and company policies.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities with accurate reporting.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and best practices to enhance efficiency.
• Partner with HR/Training to develop team skills and support career progression.
• Act as deputy to the Finance Operations Manager when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business.
• Master’s degree (MBA / CA / CMA) preferred.
• 5-7 years of F&A experience in SSC/GBS or corporate finance.
• At least 2–3 years in a team leader/supervisory role.
• Experience with multi-country, multi-currency operations is an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of F&A processes (AP, AR, R2R, GL) in a Shared Services/GBS environment.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or similar).
• Advanced MS Excel and familiarity with BI/reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to work under pressure.
• Fluency in English

Details

Location: PRT Porto - Avenida Sidonio Pais Nº 93

Language Requirements: English

Time Type: Full time

Job Function & Employment

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel working within this job title.